The Atomic States of America

Synopsis

The Atomic States of America journeys to nuclear reactor communities around the USA to provide a comprehensive exploration of the history and impact to date of nuclear power, and to investigate the truths and myths about nuclear energy. Like the USA, the British Government has recently approved the first new nuclear power plant in 32 years heralding a ‘Nuclear Renaissance’. But that was before the Fukushima accident in Japan renewed a fierce public debate over the safety and viability of nuclear power.
From the gates of Three Mile Island, to the cooling ponds of Braidwood, IL, the film introduces people who have been on the front lines of this issue for decades: community advocates, investigative journalists, renowned physicists, nuclear engineers, Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspectors, and former government leaders.
Based in part on Kelly McMasters’ book "Welcome to Shirley", about growing up in the shadow of the Brookhaven National Lab on Long Island, the film explores the evidence for serious health consequences documented by people living in Shirley, as well as near other nuclear facilities. Their concerns call into question who can be trusted to provide truthful information, and how much influence the nuclear industry has over the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its decisions.
As we stand at the crossroads of a possible Nuclear Renaissance, this film inspires informed discussion on the safety, viability and future of nuclear power.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2011

Subjects

Energy; Environmental science

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£39.50

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

70 or 90 minutes

Year

2014

Distributor

Name

Concord Media

Email

sales@concordmedia.org.uk

Web

http://www.concordmedia.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01473 726 012

Address

Rosehill Centre
22 Hines Road
Ipswich
IP3 9BG

Notes

A long-established, not-for-profit organisation with a large collection DVDs, specialising in the sectors of general and mental health, child care, race relations, war and peace, addictions, the third world, ecology, civil rights, personal relationships, educational issues, and social work training. Concord also handles titles made for the Graves Medical Audio-visual Library. Sale on DVD. Formerly known as Concord Video and Film Council. In 2014 Concord began to offer selected films as Video on Demand, via Vimeo.